The art of dancing, historically illustrated. To which is added a few hints on
etiquette; also, the figures, music, and necessary instruction for the
performance of the most modern and approved dances ... By Edward Ferrero 1859

POP GOES THE WEASEL.Music--Four parts.

Performed in the same manner as the Country Dance, the ladies and gentlemen
being placed opposite to each other.
[Whole set or duple minor, 32-bar, own tune.]

A1: 1s down the center and back
A2: 1s down the outside and back
B1: 1s and W2 circle three (to the right and left), then raise an arm
    and pop W2 3, singing "Pop Goes the Weasel"
B2: The same with M2.

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*	The couple at the top begin the figure. They go forward
within the line and back, and then outside the line and back
again. ... 16 bars.

*	After which they form a circle of three, with the lady next
to them on the line, turn once round to the right and once to
the left. Terminating by making the one they have chosen pass
quickly underneath their arms to her place--all singing ³Pop
goes the Weasel.² ... 8 bars.

*	They then turn to the other line, and repeat the same figure
with the partner of the last selected. ... 8 bars.

After this, forward and back inside and outside the line, and repeat the same
figure with the next couple. When they have passed three couples, the lady and
gentleman at the head begin and repeat the same figure, followed by the others
in succession.
6*