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Rh 2. Double (d). 3. ss. 4. d. 5. ss. 6. d. 7. ss. 8. d.

The Morisque, which may at all events be compared with the little we know of the Shakespearian Morris dance, seems to have been very violent exercise for the heels (talon). Arbeau mentions that it is bad for the gout. The reader will notice that there is a separate movement for each crotchet in the following tune.


 * 1) Frappe talon droit (strike right heel).
 * 2)  gaulche (left).
 * 3)   d.
 * 4)   g.
 * 5) Frappe talons (perhaps 'strike heels together').
 * 6) Soupir (slight pause).

Repeat, then the second half—1–4, 5–8, 9–12, are same as 1–4, ending with 5, 6, as in the ist half.

No wonder it was bad for the gout!