CHARMING MAID (Playford Vol 2, 4th Edn -- 1728) A. Simons reconstruction 3-couple longways, Key G, 2/4, 32-bar, Red Barnes A1: 1s cross over, cast down through 2s place (they move up) and 1/2 figure 8 through 3s to finish proper in 2nd place. A2: 2s the same (all finish at home, proper). B: 1-8: 1s lead between women, divide (cast round a person) and meet in centre to 1/2 figure 8 through the men and finish thus: M1 between 2s facing down, W1 between 3s, lines move forward to meet. 9-16: lines fall back again; 1s cast over right shoulder and around a person to meet in 2nd place and swing to the bottom (3s cast up).