No surprise there...
They lopped off someone's hand.

Not that long ago.
That you could lose your hand for stealing.
Same difference.

The Bishop stole the peace when he threatened with war.
The punishment was simple

When you ask us.
The War that followed was to harsh a payment.
For the loss of one hand.

It took 2 weeks for news to arrive to the elven capital.
Oddly enough War approval was declared within a day.