Question:

Bars 9-16 of The Mairrit Man's Favourite [Book 24, number 12].  In the current copy of Book 24 the instructions clearly state that 1st couple lead down, turn on the 4th step, lead up cross and cast. However, the current edition of the manual section 6.17.2 says to turn on bar 3. Since the manual is newer than the book 24 edition, should it take precedence or should we follow the instructions in the dance?

Answer: 

Use the description in the Manual.  Turning on bar 3 allows sufficient time to lead up to the top, cross over and cast off, which turning on bar 4 does not..