The first part when he says he "shall meet my fate" could allude to a choice of joining. This could allude to an acceptance of fate sort of standard and that he made his decision. Another is the last two lines when he says "Nor law... nor cheering crowds." This quotation shows that the government, the duty to his country, the men around him, and those at home cheering them on did not persuade him to fight. In the second last line this is known when he states "nor law nor duty bade me fight".
This suggests that the writer belivies, or want to believe, that dragons could be real or were real.
The ratio of water to flour is 3:2, and if the recipe is decreased to use 2 cups of water, 3/4 cup of flour should be used.
