The Comely Lass

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 4 1s turn RH and cast 1 place
5-16 2s+1s+3s cross RH, 1s change places LH on sides with 1st corners while 2nd corners set, repeat twice to end (3)(1)(2)
17-24 1s cross RH, dance round 3rd corners positions RSh into centre and turn LH 1½ times
25-32 1s dance RH across (Lady with 3s at top and Man with 2s), 3M followed by 3L+1L chase clockwise ½ way while 2L followed by 2M+1M chase ½ way

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

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Comely means visually pleasing or attractive and a lass is a young woman or girl.