Oyster Stuffing

Ingredients

• 1 lb bread, including crusts (10 cups packed and cubed)
• 1 pint oyster, raw
• 4 -8 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup celery, finely chopped
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1 tablespoon sage, minced
• 1 tablespoon thyme, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
• 1/8 teaspoon clove, ground
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 large eggs, well beaten (optional)