Locking his legs around the overhanging branch, Nick clung on with his arms as well until the wizard was directly underneath. Then he swing down, grabbed the box and swing back up, holding the branch in one hand and the box in the other.
When the wizard had gone he climbed down, ran into the woods and sat under a tree to inspect his ill-gotten gains. The box was locked, but with his lockpick he quickly managed to open it to reveal..