The "prose Brut chronicle" was an Anglo-Norman work, covering British and English monarchs from Brut (Brutus of Troy) to the death of Henry III in 1272. It was probably written during the reign of Edward I (reigned 1272–1307), though the oldest surviving manuscript dates to 1338. The text often includes notable errors. The original author remains unknown, but there were a number of continuations by different hands, continuing the story to the Battle of Halidon Hill (1333). The material on Harthacnut is largely positive. The author considered both Harold Harefoot and Harthacnut to have been sons of Cnut and Emma of Normandy. He portrays Harold as lacking in chivalry, courtesy, and honour. While Harthacnut was ""...a noble knight and stalwart of body, and he greatly loved knighthood and all virtues."" He praises Harthacnut for his generosity with food and drink, claiming that his table was open ""...for all who wished to come to his court to be richly served with royal dishes"". He concludes by portraying Harthacnut as a loyal son for accepting his mother, Emma, back to court.