when I've found out what was the matter

[nelson13]

In Oedipus the King, translated by David Grene, a line:

Jocasta: Yes, when I've found out what was the matter.

Should it be rewritten as what the matter was?

 

[Raymott]

In Oedipus the King, translated by David Grene, a line:

Jocasta: Yes, when I've found out what was the matter.

Should it be rewritten as what the matter was?

No, although it would sound more natural that way. Grene's translation is not wrong.

 

[nelson13]

Thank you.