EXCUSE ME
Longways for as many as will
Barnes; Van Cleef collection, Neal
counts are in BEATS!
Key: Gm  Meter: 6/8

A1    8  First couple cross and cast below (second lead up).
      8  Turn 1 1/2 by right (ending proper).
A2   16  Second couple the same.
B1    8  First corners set to each other and turn single back to 
         place
B2    8  Second corners the same.
C1    8  First couple cross and cast (second lead up).
      8  1/2 figure-eight up. (Ending proper, second place).
C2   16  First and second couples double figure-eight (begin with second
         couple cast and first couple crossing up).

Bands not thrilled by this tune.

Differences in Neal:
  Turns in A1&2 are two hands
  C2:2s whole figure by themselves.

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Barraclough version:

Excuse Me

Source:	The English Dancing Master, 1668 (as interpreted by Michael Barraclough 1978
http://www.michaelbarraclough.com/my-research/dances-i-have-re-interpreted/21-excuse-me )
Character:	6/8, Gm, AABBCC
Format:	Longways duple minor for as many as will
A1	Couple 1 cross, go below, and turn two hands 1.5
A2	Couple 2 cross, go below, and turn two hands 1.5.
B1	First corners set and turn single R.
B2	Second corners set and turn single R.
C1	Couple 1 cross and go below, then half a figure 8 up through Couple 2 followed by -
C2	Double figure 8 for all, Couple 1 crossing up to start and Couple 2 casting down outside to start.