1's handles are next to 3's left hip, 5's handles are next
to 3's right hip, 4's handles are next to 3's left shoulder,
and 2's handles are next to 3's right shoulder. "Step" for a
phrase in this position. Towards the end of the phrase No. 4
takes a hold of the wrapped end of No. 2's rapper in his left
hand, and No.2 takes hold of No.3's swivel handle in his right
hand. No. 3 is then slowly lowered back horizontally onto the
"Bedstead". The two rappers behind 3's shoulders are lowered
slightly as this is done. No. 3 releases his grip on his
rappers and holds 2 and 4's nearest arms. The dancers may
either flip No. 3 over immediately or if there is plenty of
room they can run round in a circle with No. 3 lying flat on
his back on the "Bedstead". To flip him over: No.1 and No.5
bring the rappers that they are holding up smartly and he
somersauIts over backwards and (with any luck) lands on his
feet. No. 3 now retrieves his rappers from Nos. 2 and 4,
and all the rappers are held high above the centre of the circle.
No. 3 brings his hands together and goes to the centre of the
circle with a ½ turn clockwise as he does so. No. 2 rolls
round clockwise back to his place, and No.4 goes in between
them, turning clockwise as he arrives back in his place.
As soon as 2 and 4 have passed, No.3 does another ½ turn
clockwise back into his place. Nos. 1 and 5 turn clockwise
on the spot and the dancers should now be in the "Nut Position",
and perform the "Nut" as before.
Bedlington Index