Answer:
“Spirit,” said Scrooge submissively, “conduct me where you will. I went forth last night on compulsion, and I learnt a lesson which is working now.
To-night, if you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it.”
The answer is B. because the souls are boarding the boat and going to hell. They have died off and wont be reborn.
he couldn't risk to retire from work