My Lady Mary's Pleasure

Source: Dave Roberts; published in English Dance & Song, 1981 Volume 43 Number 1
Formation: Two Couples

A1	With Partner: Up a Double & Back Towards Neighbour With Partner: Set & Two Hand Turn Half Way
A2	With Neighbour: Up a Double & Back Towards Partner With Neighbour: Set & Two Hand Turn Half Way
B1	Men Turn Left, Cast Behind Partner to switch places with the other Man Neighbour Two Hand Turn
B2	Ladies Turn Left, Cast Behind Partner to switch places with the other Lady Partner Two Hand Turn

A1	With Neighbour: Siding With Partner: Set & Two Hand Turn Half Way
A2	With Partner: Siding With Neighbour: Set & Two Hand Turn Half Way
B1	Men Left Shoulder Cross Over, Face Neighbour; Neighbour Left Shoulder Cross Over With Neighbour: Set & Two Hand Turn Half Way
B2	Ladies Right Shoulder Cross Over, Face Partner; Partner Right Shoulder Cross Over With Partner: Set & Two Hand Turn Half Way

A1	With Neighbour: Arm Right With Partner: Set & Two Hand Turn Half Way
A2	With Partner: Arm Left With Neighbour: Set & Two Hand Turn Half Way
B1	Star Left 3/4 With Neighbour: Set & Two Hand Turn Half Way
B2	Star Right 3/4 With Partner: Set & Two Hand Turn Half Way

Music:
Own tune, or any suitable 32 bar jig.

Notes:
I assume that, since neither right nor left is specified, that the turns are with two hands. Since the Arming specifies right then left, but the Siding doesn't, I assume that the Siding is intended to be Swirly Left Shoulder Siding both times.

This appeared with Bill's Rant.

Original page from English Dance & Song, 1981 Volume 43 Number 1

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