I just got home from work but let me assure you this was not a set up, As peppo already mentioned LL and Hospitaller have not had a chance to talk too much in the last few days, One of us should have went to LL to give them a heads up, was our mistake and I'm sorry about that, obviously LL should not retreat as that would be 1000 troops lost which is out of the question, getting the goods back to you shouldn't be a problem (Even if we have to give it out of our stockpile). It sucks that you will get warped to EU but in all honesty that would be the less of two crappy scenarios. I for one am all about fixing these small mistakes so if you would contact me I'm sure we could work something out for your troubles.
If there was no agreement made with Peppo then it would have been LL's call (Though a heads up will always be appreciated) especially if they are helping protect the steppe from outside traders while we are closed to none friendly factions (those who merc against us) but as this was something we knew about and didn't pass on (obviously) to our friends I have no problems helping out.. Tho next time maybe get a hold of me as well just to be redundant.
I would not blame LL either, I'm not sure of your relationship but they know the steppe is closed as well and most likely figured it would be sanctioned as a possible threat.
ok... Too many coffee's on the way home, I keep repeating myself.. lol, Contact me Via Steam or TS and we can work this out