The troops/cottages were 'disposed' [=(more commonly) 'arranged'] along either side of the river.
I have some business to 'dispose of' [=(less formally) 'wrap up, take care of'] before we meet.
The article includes a list of the weapons the soldiers used to 'dispose of' their enemies.
(..) "they are cruel, and will not show mercy..." Not such a great army, after all, my Lord Bishop. What do you think, your grace? Can we not expect to dispose of these heathens quite easily? God help us! I don't think he can. Ragnar! This... (..)2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: Revenge Season: 4 Episode 18