Symon senses that this witch woman had likely gotten a similar variation of the questions he had just asked from half the people that has arrived. Bet she's tired of saying, 'I don't know'

"Thank you for your honesty." Symon replied back quietly. "One more question, which will be easier to for your answer I'm sure. You mentioned Parliament...is that the governing body here? Or is there a ruler who oversees most of it?"