Thanks so much for sharing your adventure with us.
If the guy that walked away ever ask about his ropes, etc, my advice is to let him get his stuff in peace and make it clear that he needs to do it quickly and move on.
There is nothing to be gained by talking with him, arguing, giving him hell or chastising him for his actions or trying to cause him legal or business trouble.
Some tree workers are loose cannons and you guys don't want or need someone like that holding a grudge against you.
In the end you got a fair price for the job done so there is no financial benefit to be gained by invoking lawyers, the police, small claims court, etc.
I know I speak for all of us when I thank you for sharing your story.
Lesson learned!