The non-finite verb would be “meaning” and I THINK it’s a Gerunds type of non-finite verb.
I tried to help, I’m sorry if it’s wrong.
Explanation:
those poor Esgaroth people. Assuming Erebor is mainly composed of Volcanic igneous rock, I'm guessing that Smaug's fire is cooler than 1200 degC, since he didn't melt the tunnel the Dwarves were hiding in. Most minerals that comprise igneous rock begin to become molten before temperatures reach ~1200 degC.
Warriors are supposed to be strong therefore they do not cry