An American tourist in London decides to skip his tour group and explore the city on his own.

He wanders around, seeing the sights, and occasionally stopping at a quaint pub to soak up the local culture, chat with the lads, and have a pint or two of the local brew.

After a while, he finds himself in a very high class neighbourhood ... big, stately residences... no pubs, no stores, no restaurants, and worst of all... NO PUBLIC TOILETS.

He really, really has to go, after all those pints. He finds a narrow side street, with high walls surrounding the adjacent buildings and decides to use the wall to solve his problem.

As he is unzipping, he is tapped on the shoulder by a London Bobby, who says, "I say, sir, you simply cannot do that here, you know."

"I'm very sorry, officer," replies the American, "but I really, really HAVE TO GO, and I just can't find a public restroom."

"Ah, yes," said the Bobby..."Just follow me". He leads him to a back delivery alley," then along a wall to a gate, which he opens.

"In there," points the Bobby. "Whiz away, anywhere you want."

The fellow enters and finds himself in the most beautiful garden he has ever seen. It had manicured grass lawns, statuary, fountains, sculptured hedges, and huge beds of gorgeous flowers, all in perfect bloom.

Since he has the cop's blessing, he unburdens himself and is greatly relieved.

As he goes back through the gate, he says to the Bobby "That was really decent of you ... is that "British hospitality?"

"No" replied the Bobby, with a satisfied smile on his face, "That is the French Embassy."