Original instructions:

1-8  1st couple set, cross giving right hands, cast 
     off one place and turn left hand to end 
     between 2nd couple in center of dance, 1st 
     woman facing 2nd man, 1st man facing 2nd 
     woman. Retaining left hands, join right hands 
     with 2nd couple in balance in line position. 
     2nd couple step up on bars 7&8