The Sow's Tail (8x32 Strathspey, 3C dance in 4C Set)

1-4

1C lead down crossing below 2C and dance down behind 3C to third place on opposite sides. 2C & 3C step up on bars 3-4.

5-8

3C & 1C dance four hands once round. On the fourth step 1C cast up to 2nd place while 3C dance down the middle to 3rd place with nearer hands joined.

9-12

1C dance a half double figure of 8 with 3C. 1C finish in 2nd place on own sides while 3C are in 3rd place on opposite sides.

13-16

1C dance a half double figure of 8 with 2C. 1C finish in
2nd place on opposite sides while 2C are in 1st place on opposite sides.

17-20

2C, 1C, & 3C dance a non-progressive back to back.

21-24

2C, 1C, & 3C turn partners one and a half times, with both hands, back to own sides.

25-32

2C & 1C dance rights and lefts. Repeat dance from 2nd place.