So Sigurd, assuming Gunnar's shape, rode through the flames on his magic horse, and in sign of troth exchanged rings with the Valkyrie, giving her the ring of <span>Andvari.</span>
Collective noun usually refers to a group of people. most times you see it, it'll be followed by a singular verb or plural verb as well.
B. If I won the lottery, I'd buy a big house.